This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas House of Representatives for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, including positions such as Chief of Staff, Chief Counsel, and various legislative analysts, totaling 18 employees in the House staff and 13 in Member Services. The bill also allocates funds for extra help, personal services matching, maintenance, and general operations, with a total amount appropriated for the House of Representatives set at $2,286,852. Additionally, it includes provisions for appropriations related to member services, supplemental staffing, and House select committee expenses.
Key insertions in the bill include specific salary rates for various positions and the total appropriations for different categories, such as $969,285 for Member Services and $670,000 for Supplemental Staffing. The bill also introduces an emergency clause, stating that the act's effectiveness on July 1, 2025, is essential for the operation of the agency, emphasizing the need for timely funding to avoid disruption in governmental programs. Deletions from current law include references to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, which have been updated to reflect the new fiscal year.